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Design Coordinator-Major Civils


Company : ONxpress


Location : mississauga, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who We Are Metrolinxs GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.What You'll Do As a Design Coordinator, youll support all aspects of design management and coordination across the project. As ONxpress transitions into an Alliance delivery model for Major Civils, you will help ensure design outputs meet requirements for safety, quality, performance, schedule, scope, and cost. Youll work closely with an integrated team, including our construction, delivery partners, consultants, and Metrolinx, to support day-to-day design coordination.This role offers strong exposure to Alliance delivery, ajor civil works, and client-side design governance, with opportunities for growth into senior design management roles.Key Responsibilities Facilitate technical workshops and meetings, including preparation of agendas and documentation of meeting minutes and action items. Coordinate submittals, RFIs, conformance/compliance comments, and design documentation across disciplines (construction/delivery, environmental, permitting, property) and with Metrolinx and thirdparty reviewers. Proactively identify, monitor, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues impacting project success. Develop and maintain dashboards and visual trackers to monitor project progress, issues, RFIs, and correspondence. Collaborate with the Integrated Digital Delivery team to enhance digital processes supporting estimating and construction activities. Support and facilitate constructability reviews of design packages in close collaboration with the Construction/Delivery team and interfacing with projects/entities. Foster a collaborative environment between the construction and design teams, helping resolve issues raised by the construction team. Support project progress by completing, assigning, and monitoring daytoday tasks and providing updates to management. Work with a multidisciplinary team of employees, delivery partners, consultants, and contractors to ensure highquality project execution and oversee daily coordination activities. Support interface management between design packages, construction sequencing, thirdparty utilities, and external stakeholders. Support the management of design changes, including tracking impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and risk.What Youll Bring University or College Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. 4+ years of experience in design coordination or project coordination/management, preferably on major, complex infrastructure projects. Experience in civil work and project delivery is required; transportation sector experience (rail & transit, aviation, ports) is a strong asset. Strong organizational and communication skills. Professional designations such as P.Eng., PMP, Architect, or RPP are assets; candidates with preliminary credentials who are working toward their professional designations (e.g., EIT, CAPM) are encouraged to apply. Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, multistakeholder environment with competing priorities.Expected compensation for this role is between $70,000.00-85,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.This role is a newly created position.As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.Connect with us! Learn more about our project here and follow us on LinkedIn for frequent updates.This position is with ONxpress Civils (CJV aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact .